CDA WC480 Quick start guide

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WC480
Integrated
Intelligent
Slimline
Dishwasher
Installation, Use and Maintenance

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Contents
3 Important information
5 Important notes
6 Before first use
7 Using your dishwasher
9 Starting a programme
10 Changing a programme
10 Cancelling a programme
12 Detergent information
13 Salt information
14 Softener adjustment
16 Rinse aid information
17 Dishwasher basket information
21 Standard loading
22 Programme listing
23 Care and Maintenance
25 Fault code information
26 Troubleshooting
27 Electrical Information
29 Installation
33 Installation - final checks

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Important
The CDA Group Ltd cannot be held responsible for injuries or losses
caused by incorrect use or installation of this product. Please note
that CDA reserve the right to invalidate the guarantee supplied with
this product following incorrect installation or misuse of the appliance.
This appliance is not designed to be used by people (including
children) with reduced physical, sensorial or mental capacity, or
who lack experience or knowledge about it, unless they have had
supervision or instructions on how to use the appliance by someone
who is responsible for their safety.
Under no circumstances should any external covers be removed for
servicing or maintenance except by suitably qualified personnel.
Appliance information:
Please enter the details on the appliance rating plate below for
reference, to assist CDA Customer Care in the event of a fault with
your appliance and to register your appliance for guarantee purposes.
Appliance Model
Serial Number
This appliance has been designed for domestic use only. Commercial
use will invalidate the warranty.

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EU Declarations of Conformity:
This product meets the requirements of all applicable EU directives
with the corresponding harmonised standards, which provide for CE
marking.
Availability of this manual in an alternative format:
A soft copy of this manual is available for download from www.cda.eu.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE
PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU.
At the end of its working life, the product must be taken to a special
local authority waste collection centre or to a dealer providing appli-
ance recycling services.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible nega-
tive consequences for the environment and health. It also enables
the constituent materials to be recovered, saving both energy and
resources. As a reminder of the need to dispose of household appli-
ances separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled
dustbin .

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Important
•Read the instructions prior to installation and use of the
appliance.
•Do not lean or climb on the open dishwasher door, to
prevent damage.
•Close the dishwasher door after use to prevent accidents.
•Use only detergents, salt and rinse aid specifically
designed for dishwashers.
•Do not put solvents in the dishwasher detergent
compartment to prevent risk of explosion.
•Only put dishwasher safe items into the dishwasher. If in
doubt, check with the manufacturer of the items.
•Take care when loading the dishwasher to observe the
recommendations for best loading practice, and also to
ensure that sharp objects such as knives are placed blade
down to prevent accidents.
•Do not open the dishwasher door when a programme
is running. If it is necessary to do so, then open it only
slightly to allow the dishwasher to pause the programme
and prevent any water spilling out. Remember that
the water in the dishwasher can be very hot when the
programme is running.
•When the dishwasher is not in use, we recommend
that you turn o the water supply at the supply tap and
disconnect the main supply.
•If you are leaving the dishwasher for an extended period
you should leave the door slightly open to prevent the
formation of unpleasant smells.

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•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not
play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children without supervision.
•The plastic housing on the water inlet pipe contains an
electrically operated valve. The wires that connect to this
valve are inside the inlet hose. Do not cut through the inlet
hose and do not put the plastic housing in water.
•Children could get locked inside the appliance. Therefore,
when disposing of an old appliance cut o the plug and
set aside. Damage the door lock so that the door can no
longer be closed.
Recommendations
•To reduce energy and water consumption, remove all dirt residues
from the dishes prior to loading the dishwasher.
•Only run the dishwasher when fully loaded, unless half-load is active.
•Place hollow items (bowls, glasses and pans) face down in the basket.
Before first use
•Set the water softener level as required by the water hardness in the
area (see pages 14-15).
•Add 1kg of salt into the salt compartment and then fill with water to the
top of the salt compartment.

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•Remove all the packaging materials from the interior of the dishwasher.
•Fill the rinse aid compartment.
•Run a hot programme without any dishes in the dishwasher.
Control panel
Power button (1)
To switch the dishwasher on or o, press the power button (1). When
you switch on the dishwasher, the end of programme light will
illuminate, and two dashes will appear on the display.
Programme display (2)
The programme display shows the selected programme and the
remaining time to run. If there is a fault on the dishwasher, the fault
code will show on the display.
Programme selection button (3)
To select a programme, press the programme selection button (3). The
dishwasher will store, in its memory, the last programme used.
Delay timer button (4)
The dishwasher is equipped with a variable timer of up to 19 hours’
duration at hourly intervals.
3 in 1delay timer
programme
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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•To set the delay timer, press the delay timer button (4). This will
switch the timer on for one hour.
•To change the delay duration, press the delay timer button
again until the required delay duration is shown on the display,
alternating with the selected programme and the programme
duration.
• To cancel the delay timer, press the delay timer button again until
0h shows on the display.
3 in 1 function button (5)
The dishwasher is equipped with a tablet function that automatically
adjusts the amount of rinse aid and dishwasher salt used during a
programme.
• To use this function, press the button after selecting the
programme, before you close the door.
Half-load button (6) and indicator lights (7)
The dishwasher is equipped with a half-load function that allows for
either the upper or lower basket to be washed independently, or for
both baskets to be washed if they contain only a small number of
dishes.
• To activate the half-load function, press the half-load button (6).
The two indicator lights (7) will illuminate next to the corresponding
symbol to represent whether the upper or lower basket will be
washed. If you have a small number of dishes, but they are in both
baskets, you can press the half-load button (6) until both indicator
llights are lit.
• To cancel the half-load function (before the programme has begun)
press the half-load button until all indicators are extinguished.

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Salt and rinse aid warning lights (8)
When the dishwasher salt or rinse aid begins to run out, the warning
light will illuminate to advise that it needs refilling.
End of programme light (8)
When the programme is complete, the dishwasher will emit five beeps
and the end of programme indicator light will illuminate.
Please note: You should ensure that there are no dishes in the
upper basket when running a lower basket half-load programme,
and none in the lower basket when running an upper basket half-
load programme.
If you have selected any extra function (3 in 1, prewash, half-load)
for a programme, this function will automatically be selected the
next time the dishwasher is used. To cancel the selection of any
extra function, press the specific extra function button until the
indicator light for that function goes out.
Starting a programme
•Press the Power button (the end of programme light will be
switched on)
•Press the Programme Selection button until the required
programme is shown on the display.
•If required, set the delay timer by pressing the Delay Timer button
•Once a programme is selected, the end of programme light will
switch o.
•When you close the dishwasher door, the programme will start
automatically.

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Please note: The dishwasher stores the most recently used
programme in its memory. To change the programme, simply
press the Programme Selection button.
At the end of a programme
If possible, do not open the dishwasher door once the programme
has started.
At the end of a programme, the dishwasher will beep five times, and
the end of programme indicator light will switch on.
Changing a programme
It is possible to change the programme if necessary once the
programme has started.
•First open the door slightly to reduce the risk of water spillage.
•Press the programme selection button until the required
programme is shown on the display.
• Then close the door. The dishwasher will begin the new
programme from the point at which the old programme stopped.
Cancelling a programme
It is possible to cancel the programme once it has started.
• First open the door slightly to reduce the risk of water spillage.
•Press and hold in the programme selection button (3) for three
seconds until the end of programme indicator flashes and a “1”
shows on the display.
•Then close the door. The dishwasher will run a drain cycle which
will take approximately 30 seconds. Once this is complete, the
dishwasher will beep five times and the end of programme light
will switch on.

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Switching the dishwasher o
• Once the dishwasher beeps five times and the end of programme
light switches on, the dishwasher can be switched o by pressing
the Power button.
•Then turn o the water tap and remove the plug from the power
socket.
Please note: The dishwasher will automatically continue on the
programme it has started if the door is opened or in the event of a
power cut (once power has been restored or the door closed).
Ensuring best wash performance
To ensure the best performance from your dishwasher, ensure that
the spray arms are cleaned regularly (see page 24), that the top
basket sprinkler is kept clean and clear and that the drying vent is
unobstructed and clean.
The top basket sprinkler is located centrally on the ‘ceiling’ of the
appliance.
The drying vent is on the right wall of the appliance.
Please remember to switch the appliance o at the mains power
supply before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance.
Do not place any aluminium or silver items in the dishwasher.
Doing so may cause the items to discolour and may also damage
the dishwasher. Please see page 24 for more information on
suitable items for dishwashing.

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Detergent
To fill the detergent compartment
1. Push the latch to open the compartment.
2. Add the required amount of detergent. The
main detergent compartment (b in Fig. 1)
has lines to allow for specific amounts of
detergent.
These are marked at either 15cm3or
25cm3, depending on how dirty the dishes
are.
If your dishes are in need of an intensive
wash, then add 5cm3of detergent into the
prewash section of the compartment (a in
Fig 1).
3. Then close the detergent compartment lid
until the latch locks.
Please note: You should only use
detergents designed specifically for use in
dishwashers.
If using dishwasher tablets, always use the detergent compartment,
do not put them in the main body of the dishwasher or in the cutlery
basket. The solubility of dishwasher tablets can vary depending on
the temperature and duration of the programme. As a result, it is
recommended that powder detergents should be used in the shorter
programmes to allow better performance.
Fig. 1
Fig. 3
Fig. 2

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CDA recommends the use of separate detergent, rinse aid and
dishwasher salt rather than combination tablets as separates achieve
better wash performance.
If you do use combination detergents, add salt and rinse aid to the
dishwasher and then adjust the water hardness setting and rinse aid
setting to the minimum. When you then use separate detergents
again, you should fill the salt and rinse aid compartments, adjust the
water hardness setting to the maximum and run an empty wash, then
adjust the water hardness setting and the rinse aid setting to the
appropriate level.
Salt
To ensure the best eciency, the dishwasher needs soft water. Hard
water means that lime residues remain on the dishes and the interior
of the dishwasher, aecting performance. The softener system is
designed to remove the ions that make the water hard to provide the
best quality wash performance. This is achieved by using dishwasher
salt.
To add dishwasher salt
1. Remove the lower dishwasher basket and then unscrew the salt
compartment cap, as shown in Fig. 2 (page 12).
2.Fill the compartment with dishwasher salt (do not use table salt),
carefully to prevent unnecessary spillage. Before first use, you should
fill the compartment with 1kg of dishwasher salt and then fill up the salt
compartment with water (up to the brim of the compartment) as shown
in Fig. 3 (page 12).

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3.Replace the cap and the lower basket.
When the ‘Salt Warning’ light on the control panel illuminates, you
should refill the salt compartment with salt only – do not add water to
the salt compartment after the first use.
You should run a programme immediately after adding dishwasher
salt, to prevent any damage to the dishwasher systems.
Softener adjustment
The eciency of your dishwasher depends on the softness of the
tap water. To ensure best eciency, the dishwasher is equipped with
a system that reduces the hardness in the mains water supply. The
eciency will increase when the system is correctly set. To find out
the water hardness level of your water supply you can use the test
strip supplied or alternatively contact your local water board.
1. Open the testing strip.
2. Run water through the tap for one minute.
3. Hold the testing strip in water for one second.
4. Shake the testing strip after taking it out of the water.
5. Wait for one minute.
6. Check the number of marks on the strip to see the level of water
hardness.
1 minute 1 second
1 minute
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6

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If the hardness of the water you use is above 63dE or if you are using
well water; you are recommended to use filter and water refinement
devices.
Please note: The level of water hardness is preset to level 3.
1. Press and hold down the ‘Programme selection’ button.
2. Press the ‘Power’ button to switch on the dishwasher.
3. Keep the ‘Programme selection’ button pressed until ‘SL’
disappears from the programme display. Then, release the button.
4. The display will show the latest entered water hardness setting. To
adjust the level, press the ‘Programme selection’ button until the
required level is displayed.
5. To store the selected water hardness level, press the ‘Power’
button.

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Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Rinse aid
To fill the rinse aid compartment:
1. Open the rinse aid compartment by
turning and removing the cap as
shown in Fig. 4.
2. Fill the rinse aid compartment until the
rinse aid indicator goes dark,
as shown in Fig. 5 (where ‘a’ indicates
the compartment is empty, and
‘b’ indicates the compartment is full).
3. Replace the cap, ensuring the markers
on the cap line up with the
compartment prior to screwing the cap
back in place.
Rinse aid adjustment
The level of rinse aid use is preset to 4. You can adjust the level of
rinse aid use by adjusting as shown in Fig. 6.
•If water stains form on the dishes after a wash, the level should be
increased.
•If blue stains which can be wiped away are left on the dishes after
a wash, the level should be decreased.
Please note: Rinse aid ensures better quality wash results and
increased drying performance. Always refill the rinse aid when the
rinse aid indicator light on the control panel is illuminated.

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Dishwasher Baskets
There are three baskets in the dishwasher which have been designed
to maximise capacity and eciency.
Upper cutlery basket
The upper cutlery basket has been designed for you to place cutlery
and other smaller items (e.g. metal skewers) in. It is easily removable
from the machine allowing for easy loading and unloading.
To remove the cutlery basket, simply open it fully along the runners
and then lift the basket away. Place it in an area where it will neither
cause nor receive damage.
IMPORTANT: Knives and other sharp objects must be placed
horizontally in the upper cutlery basket.

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Upper basket
The upper basket has been designed for smaller items such as
saucers, dessert plates, salad bowls, cups and glasses. There are
dish racks on the upper basket which can be in either the closed
or open position. When they are in the
open position (a) you can place cups on
them and when they are in the closed
position (b) you can place tall glasses in
the basket. These racks can also be used
for utensils, provided they are placed
laterally.
There are two grey racks on the upper
basket (marked by arrows in Fig. 8 to the
right) that are foldable. These allow you to customise the wash load
space as necessary.
Glass Guards
The upper basket racks come with a
‘GlassGuard’ feature. These allow you
to place wine glasses securely into
the dishwasher and help to prevent
the glasses from causing or receiving
damage. They are simple to use and
involve placing the stem of the glass into
the blue grooves along the outside edge of the racks. These are
pictured on the following page.
a
b
Fig. 7
Fig. 8

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Upper basket height adjustment
The upper basket has also been designed in such a way as to
allow you to adjust the height of the entire basket, even when it is
fully loaded. The basket is set to its highest setting at the point of
manufacture. To adjust the height of the upper basket, simply follow
the steps (and images) on the following page.
Glass Guards

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To raise the upper basket
Hold it from both sides and pull it, gently but firmly, upwards.
To lower the upper basket
Hold it from both sides and gently lower it.
Lower basket
The lower basket has folding racks that operate in a similar way to the
racks in the upper basket. These racks allow for the load space to be
customised as required.
Highest position Lowest position